Mushroom Free Lemon Garlic Honey Tonic
Warm, bright, and deeply soothing, this tonic is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're actually doing something good for yourself. Fresh garlic and ginger steep in simmering water until the liquid turns fragrant and golden, then raw honey and a generous squeeze of lemon juice round everything out into something that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. The turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous amber hue that makes it look almost too pretty to drink — almost. Because mushrooms can sneak into wellness blends, broths, and powdered drink mixes in unexpected ways, making this from scratch with whole, simple ingredients means you know exactly what's in your mug. Straining out the garlic and ginger solids gives you a silky, clean tonic that's easy to sip and even easier to love. Finish it with a thin lemon slice for a little extra flair and enjoy it while it's still steaming.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 2 tbsp raw honey
For serving
- 1 thin slice fresh lemon (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, sliced garlic, and sliced ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low and steep for 8 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly golden.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Whisk in the turmeric until fully dissolved, then stir in the lemon juice and honey until the honey is completely incorporated.
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